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With a lawsuit, a House delay bill and drugmaker intervention motions in play, here's where HRSA's 340B rebate pilot stands ahead of Jan. 1.

In this week's Pharma Pulse, Cencora agrees to acquire American Oncology Network, five major employers back electronic prior authorization for self-funded health plans and FDA finalizes its guidance on prescription drug apps and software.

CSafe's Aaron Mantia explains how lane, temperature range, duration and product cost shape thermal protection choices for bulk air cargo.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Swisslog's Garrett Freeman explains how automation cuts human touches, enforces quarantine and consolidates cold storage.

PAXAFE's Mark Talens explains why real-time visibility starts with process redesign and how it speeds cold chain disposition decisions.

FDA’s final guidance on prescription drug use-related software clarifies when companion app content is labeling, promotion or belongs in the PI.

At LogiPharma USA 2026, Cold Chain Technologies' Anthony "TJ" Rizzo discusses cold chain expertise gaps and how data tools are reshaping the profession.

AI is starting to resolve shipment exceptions and flag demand shifts, but early deployments show that connected data and context come first and that accountability stays with people.